Postdoctoral Researcher, Bioprocess Engineering

3 days ago

Singapore A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES Remote Work Freelance Full time
SIBER SRTT PDRA position in Bioprocess Engineering for initially 3 years with a possibility to extend the appointment for an additional 2 years.
A*STAR Strategic Research and Translational Thrusts (SRTTs) are mission-focused programmes in strategic and emerging areas that are cross-disciplinary and of wider strategic interest to A*STAR and Singapore. Set up to address ambitious technological challenges towards impactful outcomes, each SRTT is led by a Programme Director (PD) and is centrally facilitated and supported by A*STAR HQ.
The Singapore Integrative Biosystems & Engineering Research (SIBER) SRTT harnesses synthetic biology capabilities to aid the sustainable transformation of Singapore's Energy & Chemicals sector with the aim to expand to other sectors. It will create a synthetic biology platform initially for sustainable chemicals and fuels, powered by a unique organism library utilising the biodiversity of Singapore. SIBER's vision is to be a premier hub in industrial biotechnology innovation for the energy / chemicals as well as other sectors, empowering Singapore to seize opportunities in the future bioeconomy.
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in bioprocess engineering to join our laboratory in A*STAR SIBER SRTT.
Job Description:
  • Perform experiments involving cutting-edge strain engineering and / or metabolic engineering harnessing synthetic biology and engineering biology approaches for the production of high-value chemicals in microbial cell factories. This includes, for example, aspects of bioprocessing, cell-free systems and or continuous culture and other fermentation systems
  • Work closely with the Principal Investigator and also with the other SIBER SRTT team members as well as other relevant research institutes in A*STAR.
  • Apply for individual research grants as part of career development
  • Present findings at seminars, meetings and national / international conferences
  • Write manuscripts for publication.
  • Contribute to mentorship of students, interns and technicians in the laboratory
  • Be an excellent communicator and team player.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international research network.

Requirements:
  • PhD in Life Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field
  • Strong background in process engineering, chemical engineering, and synthetic biology / engineering biology, with a demonstrated capability for developing and implementing independent research activities at the cutting edge of the field.
  • Track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications in internationally recognised journals. Having at least one first-authored paper will be a plus.
  • Think methodically, and have dedication, motivation, creativity and passion for scientific research and continuous learning
  • Exceptional analytical, experimental design, technical and problem-solving skills
  • Communicate in a straightforward and accurate manner, writing and editing scientific documents.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and efficiently in an interdisciplinary team.
  • A strong interest in the translational and applied aspects of research, including collaborations with industrial partners.
  • Experience in downstream processing, Design of Experiments (DoE), programming will be a plus.
  • Strong supervisory skills will also be a plus.

We offer:
  • A well-funded laboratory supported by A*STAR, the National Research Foundation (NRF) and industry to pursue a combination of exciting projects and your scientific interests.
  • A nurturing, supportive and stimulating environment with close mentorship to develop your scientific career.
  • Access to state-of-the-art technologies, scientific resources, core facilities and infrastructure housed within A*STAR to facilitate your research work.
  • Access to collaborations with industrial partners to translate research findings to commercial applications and societal impact.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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